Motor racing-A day makes a big difference for Mercedes as Russell claims Singapore pole


Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - October 4, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Edgar Su

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The disappointment of a frustrating Friday at the Singapore Grand Prix was replaced by elation for Mercedes on Saturday after George Russell claimed pole position and his teammate Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth fastest.

Russell, who had endured a glum Friday evening after spinning off the track and ploughing his car into a trackside barrier in second practice, was all smiles after securing only his second pole position of the season.

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